The Messy Middle

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A Guide for Navigating Life's Uncertainties & Finding Your Horizon
 • Rachel Havekost, M.Sc.
The missing piece in western psychology
Is the answer to our pain the reason we go to therapy in the first place?
 • Rachel Havekost, M.Sc.
I met a sheep
Can we call her Lily? Let's call her Lily.
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You're Not Doing Too Much—You're Going TOO FAST
From one multitasker to another, we gotta stop burning ourselves at all 60 ends of the candle (because there aren't 60 ends, so what the hellyR we doin)
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37 Lessons From 37 Years
In honor of my 37th birthday, it's time for another round of hard truths, eye-opening realizations, and soft reminders for living stupid bravely.
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5 Things That Didn't Happen When I Stopped Drinking
Turns out, it wasn't what I expected
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Three ways to support someone with depression
(From someone who is chronically depressed)
Surprising Lessons I Learned Traveling With My Best Friend
All while in the midst of a depressive episode, mind you
Today I saw my book in the flesh for the first time
And what I saw SHOCKED ME
6 Surprising Things I Still Struggle With Despite 20 Years of Therapy
The 5th one is unnervingly honest, I really hope I don't regret sharing this.
You're Not Lost
i promise. ok i don't really know. but here are some things i think about being lost that might change your mind.
ANNOUNCING: The 2026 Cartagena Trip
For the girlies who've healed just enough to cause a little trouble.
5 Unconventional Truths About Eating Disorders You Need to Know
Whether you struggle with an eating disorder or not, chances are someone in your life is, and these five truths could help you (and them).
Applying for an apartment gave me a mental breakdown
How moving cracked open repressed emotions, and how it's so, very much not about moving
 • Rachel Havekost, M.Sc.
The Messy Middle
The Messy Middle
Stories of life's in between moments, great uncertainty, & the part where we show up messy.
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